Columbarium

Committal service

The part of the service that occurs at the place of final disposition. If burial is chosen, the committal is held at the cemetery. If cremation is chosen, the committal may be at the funeral home or place of the family's choosing.

Mourning

Niche

Obituary

A published notice, usually in the newspaper or online, that gives a biographical sketch of the deceased. The obituary also provides information about the funeral or memorial service and the visitation.